Erik ten Hag says he’s proud of Manchester United’s enchancment however has highlighted areas to work on following the membership’s 3-1 pleasant win towards Crystal Palace.
United maintained their successful begin to pre-season with a win over the Eagles in Melbourne, as objectives from Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho secured a 3rd straight win on the Pink Devils’ tour of Thailand and Australia.
Ten Hag has been inspired with the early performances from his facet however says there may be ‘a variety of work to do’ for United earlier than the Premier League season begins subsequent month.
“I believe it’s pre-season and we’re proud of the advance we see but in addition you see a variety of work to do,” he instructed MUTV. “We scored some fantastic objectives and that’s additionally true.
“I agree [that we are winning the ball higher up in the field in dangerous positions] and that’s additionally the demand on the staff. We press all day and, if we are able to, do that top up the pitch. But when we are able to’t, we get to do this in a decrease block however we additionally need to press and do it collectively as a staff.”
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Ten Hag believes his facet can enhance the ‘timing’ of their press because the Dutchman implements his strategies on the squad, however was happy with the staff’s total efficiency on the MCG.
“The timing. Once you begin the press. As an example, I see nonetheless switches we are able to keep away from and we are able to put together a greater press, ” he added when requested what the Pink Devils can enhance.
“And I believe, additionally on the ball, we play effectively however you see, in the long run, when it’s 2-0 or 3-0 up, the assumption is growing. After which, additionally on the ball, we are able to delay and we are able to postpone and we are able to combat opponents so they arrive out and we are able to pace up.
“The two-0 [goal], particularly, was a terrific purpose.”
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